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Nairobi Street Kitchen is a nice spot to go to, especially on Thursday nights! I highly recommend this place.
I loved Nairobi, Within a few days I had decided I could quite easily live here, I stayed at the Golden Tulip in Westland’s https://westlands-nairobi.goldentulip.com/en-us/ and also visited many of my friends who lived there. I think one of the best things about Nairobi is the food, it was so good, especially the Samosa’s. Uber is super cheap in Kenya, so getting around is easy, NEVER take a private taxi, most will try and rip you off. Security is everywhere and in most buildings you enter. I loved the local Safari which resides in Kenya also http://www.kws.go.ke/parks/nairobi-national-park and the Giraffe sanctuary centre https://www.giraffecentre.org/.
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Nairobi is super affordable. They have Uber or you can use a taxi. I stayed at the kempinski which has really strong security. I
About Giraffe Manor
I recently visited Giraffe Manor during my recent trip to Kenya. It was definitely a once in a lifetime experience that met every expectation I had. The goal of this trip was to have and showcase a more luxury travel experience than people are used to seeing in Africa. Each guest had a worker assigned to them to answer questions and take any pictures you may want (yes, they will be sure to capture all your best angles lol).
Since we are in the midst of a pandemic, I appreciated the fact that they were taking special measures to keep all guests safe. We practiced social distancing and were encouraged to wear masks when we were around other guests.
Though I traveled to Kenya solo, I did get to interact with the other guests and get to know them. It felt like we were all in a small community and it felt great to feel like the other guests were approachable and willing to interact (within reason).
Giraffe Manor is all inclusive and you will be served lunch and dinner the day you arrive, then breakfast the morning after. All of the food was excellent and they had nice variety and considered different dietary restrictions guests may have.
Cost can vary as there are different room configurations. For instance they have large rooms for families that can be over $4,000. I got a standard room with a balcony for $1,650 per night. It’s common to only stay one night at Giraffe’s Manor, but it’s unique in that it’s not just an accommodation, but it doubles as an “excursion”.
I loved feeding the giraffes from my balcony in the morning. It felt like I was truly living out a literal dream.
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I appreciated the fact that transportation was included. Whether you’re just arriving from the airport or you’re already staying at a local hotel, they will send someone to pick you up and drop you off, which made things convenient.
To book your stay at Giraffe Manor, go to https://www.thesafaricollection.com.
I went to Nairobi with 8 friends for my b-day. One of the activities I planned was outside of the city (about a 3 hour drive north) to go whitewater rafting on the Tana River. We were not sure what to expect since I did not know anyone who had gone rafting in Nairobi before but it was the highlight of the trip. The rafts were AMAZING!!! One of the teams flips, which was hilarious, but everyone had so much fun, even the 2 who couldn’t swim. If you’re in Nairobi with a group and you have the time I HIGHLY recommend Savage Wilderness for a day of adventure. They also have rock climbing, bow and arrow shooting, bungee jumping, and a host of other activities.
Nairobi is a very crowded city. If you’re looking for a nice experience head to the Westlands. One of my favorite places to stay is the Sankara Nairobi, Autograph Collection. This hotel has a Rooftop Pool and Bar that is worth seeing. You will meet some of the city influencers excited to talk about the new Nairobi. If live music is your vibe Pots & Palms is the place to be on Riverside Drive. Last but not least if you are looking for a hidden gem Petma Restaurant on Kaunda St is known for its tasty traditional African food.
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Giraffe Centre is a must see. You will get to feed giraffes by hand and by mouth at a very low price. Also visiting Nairobi National Park is a relaxing adventure. Although its more laid back than your usual safari its still a cool stamp to add to your list. If you go just dont get out of the car during the safari as you will be in big trouble by the guards. For food I would stop at CJ’s especially if your vegan. The food is very up to par and surprisingly tasty!
Being black in Nairobi is common as its a predominate, although being careful as an American in the city is a self priority.
Not your typical review: I arrived in Nairobi from Kigali by air. Traveling by air was a bit unusual for me because I had been backpacking for about a year and would usually cross borders using local bush taxies or on foot. I was warned against doing this on this trip because of how “unfriendly” Kenyan border agents are. Enroute to Tanzania to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro, I decided not to take any risks traveling through Kenya because I needed to be in top shape for the climb. Unfortunately for me, upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta airport, I was pulled to the side by the agent who scanned my passport. In response to questions about the many stamps on my passport as well as my belongings, I explained that I had been backpacking. That was when he said, “black people don’t do that”. After even more questions, I was casually escorted to a room that turned out to be a holding cell. They held me there for two days without any food or water. I was only able to inform my family of what was happening to me through the use of a mobile phone smuggled in by another detainee. Found out later that I was locked up under suspicion of “drug trafficking and possible terrorism”. I am cutting a very long story short, but it must be known that what is happening at that airport is nothing short of evil. I won’t tell people not to travel to Kenya, it is a beautiful country with wonderful people, but I would absolutely advise against backpacking to Kenya if you are black. At least, be very careful.
I visited the Giraffe Manor at the end of November. The weather was awesome. The Giraffe Manor is all-inclusive (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner) and books really fast. I suggest booking far in advance. They provide airport transfer to and from. There is also a full bar located in the house and you can drink as much as you like. If you arrive by 3PM then doing one night would be enough, this will allow you to feed the giraffes at afternoon tea time, feed them at the morning at your room’s window (which you have to wake up early to do) and feed them at breakfast. The Giraffes are super friendly as long as you are feeding them. The staff at the manor are awesome. They go over and beyond to make your stay amazing, from ironing your clothes, pulling back the covers on the bed and taking photos of you with the giraffes (I tipped the guy who took my photos because I held him hostage for an hour or so lol). The manor shares the giraffes with the giraffe center, which is next door and when the giraffes are not at the manor they are at the center. Your stay grants you free access to the center and a staff member will walk you over.
The price of the rooms is based on double occupancy. Each room has a different prices based on the size and location of the room. (Some rooms don’t have windows that would allow you to feed the giraffes from your room) I traveled alone and booked the Marlon room. For 2 people the room is $1240 a night, since I traveled solo I paid 50% of that. You have to pay a deposit to book and the balance must be paid 30 days in advance of your stay. Booking is done online via the Giraffe Manor’s website.
While staying at the Manor I got a chance to meet and mingle with other travelers, share travel stories and tips. You can also adopt a giraffe. It was an awesome experience.
I went to Nairobi between 13th – 20th June , which was supposedly the “wet” season however, it barely rained during my tenure there. Probably only rained twice and once was during the night while we were indoors, plus it wasn’t so heavy. I went with 4 friends including one who was living there at the time so we didn’t pay for accommodation but there are many cheap apartments there, (roughly £100 a month). The clubs were great, wonderful Afrobeats played everywhere with some commercial international music depending on where you go. B-Club was my favourite, but it’s slightly far from the rest of the clubs in the heart of the city – Westlands. The clubs were best between Thursday and Saturday. Food was great, we had some street food influenced by Nigeria called Mama Rocks! So tasty. We went to a buffet called Carnivore too. So much meat so be ready! We saw the Safari National park and tons of animals in their natural habitat. We had to be awake for 6am to see lions. Then we went to the Elephant sanctuary which was beautiful as well as the giraffe centre.
Rooftop bars? There are plenty. Most of the nice hotels provide a great view of the city. Sankura was the best for us, but Kempinsky do it also. We also saw the city from a helipad at the KICC.
I went to Kenya on a long weekend and it was not long enough! I did get to enjoy some intresting things and venues ! The safari at the National Park was fun and the view breathtaking! We end up seeing all the Big 5 and that was an accomplishment, because most people don’t see them all. I’m not a fan of the zoo, but seeing animals in their natural habitat was a different experience and it helps you understand and see the circle of life, how lions hunt and stalk their prey and many more things. The driver even gave us a little unkown facts like the hippo mouth is strong enough to snap a human or even a lion in half, never knew that. There were birds of beautiful colors I have never seen, as well as, some peacocks. I tasted goat for the first time at this nice restaurant called Carnivore and it has been added to my must eat list. I also did some nightlife activities, Club B Nairobi was like any average American club, bottles flying around the room, sexy scene, table and food service. I also had the honor of meeting some of the indigenous Maasai Warriors. This was a highlight, because they are well respected amongst the Kenyans and many other African people, they have their own legacy and their history is thick. I’m going back for a longer trip next time!
I stay in Kenya as a layover. So I decided to the giraffe manor/ center. Which is where the giraffe live wild and free but you can feed them at their home. If you want a romance place to be stay at the giraffe manor with a loved one and have breakfast with the giraffes it’s a amazing experience.
Nairobi is the home of nightlife.
Nairobians party mostly from Thursdays to Sundays. Westlands is the party place with different clubs around the same place at a walking distance. Different days have different activities with KI club house having an activity each day, the Alchemist known for it amazing concerts and Sunday Brunch from 10am till late; during the brunches you not only have great food, entertainment but also unique sale shops. J’s Westlands is also amazing on Thursdays for night live where you have different artist performing – mostly the local ones. For Sundowners Captain Terrance, J’s Karen, Charlies Bar( here you have to be patient with service).
Price Range: beers range from around 2.5usd – 4usd; cocktails from around 7USD
Food : from around 15usd
Entrance: its always free unless there is an event
How to get there: You can get a matatu – No.23 for less than a dollar( 50kes) however, its better yo use an uber which will depend from which part of town you are in.
P:S ; Nairobi is not 100% safe from 9pm hence dont flash your phones unnecessarily or expensive jewelry.
Visiting Nairobi In March was definitely a great decision, great weather and lots of things to do.
We started off with the David Sheldrick Elephant Sanctuary where elephants are cared for and not ridden, which is fantastic, then Giraffe Center where we fed the giraffes. We did a boat ride on Lake Naivasha the skyline views and close encounter with pelicans and fish eagles, hippos and wildlife sightings was truly memorable. We then visited the gorges at Hells Gate Park, which include a bicycle ride and a hike, dress appropriately as there is climbing and dust involved. The Nairobi National Museum was closed for maintenance, however we were able to visit the snake park and aquarium located on the museums property.
Looking forward to visiting the Masai Market that changes location daily and looking forward to a safari and village visit hopefully at Massai Mara. Currently in Nairobi for a few more days so definitely looking forward to more adventure.
Theres so much to do in Kenya the must visit places that I went to was the giraffe centre, Nairobi museum, Nairobi national park and visit the Massai village. Those where the highlight of my trip because visiting those places you lean so much about Kenya and about the culture outside of Nairobi
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This was my first trip to Africa and first Safari. I am so happy I got to go because Kenya was such a memorable and adventurous experience. My friend and I visited Kenya in September 2018. Our main visit was to do a safari . We used a company called Natural World Safari and did the 3 day/2 night Masai Mara tour.
The tour picked us up from our Nairobi city hotel with a 4-5 hour drive to Masai Mara. We stayed at the Ol Moran tented camp which included twin beds, hot water shower and buffet meals.
On the safari we did not get to see the Big Five . Rhinos were no where to be found. However seeing the other animals were very much satisfactory.
The highlight of this trip was visiting the Masai village and getting to do the “jump dance” with the Masai people. It was so worth visiting the tribe to experience their culture. We didn’t get to explore much of Nairobi itself but I highly recommend a safari if visiting Kenya.
When planning our trip to Nairobi, the top of my list was to stay at Giraffe Manor. I didn’t think it would be possible since we made travel arrangements so late but we were blessed to book just 4-5 weeks out when the normally booking window is at least a year out. The trick to that is there are two manors, the main Giraffe Manor and the Garden Manor located right next door. Most times the rooms in the main manor book fast but there are openings in the Garden Manor. Their website says in order to book a room in the Garden Manor you have to also book a stay at their sister properties in other parts of Kenya. However, in small print, they also say you can book just a room in the Garden Manor starting at least 4 weeks out from your stay date. So that’s what I did, I kept on watching the booking calendar like a hawk and stayed in contact with the booker until 4 weeks came. The downside is that we had to take the only room left, which was the Finch Hatton Suite that accommodated a family of 5. However, when you get to take part in a once in a lifetime experience like having afternoon tea and breakfast with giraffes…nothing else really matters. The manor itself is well kept, the food was pretty good, there are unlimited drinks and the staff was amazing!!! Especially the general manager, Tony. We talked a long time about his background and the manor itself, he was so down to earth! Some cons from our stay were the number of flies during afternoon tea and lunch. But given the type of hotel and location, being right next to the national park, it’s kind of expected I guess. Also, just a heads up about traveling while black. It’s no surprise that if you stay here you will probably be one of the few or the only people of color besides the staff. My husband actually got mistaken for a staff member (side-eye), but I will be honest he actually looks just like one of the staff members it’s pretty crazy. Our dream though is to be able to rent out both manors and have nothing but our family, friends, and travelers of color stay there for a night…it would be amazing! Overall, it’s definitely worth saving a few coins and staying here for a night. But if you’re unable to afford or book because of scheduling, a back up is the neighboring Giraffe Center. The same giraffes actually travel back and forth between the two properties. The Giraffe Center is free too and you can feed the giraffes, you just don’t have that intimate interaction that you would get at the manor.
Nairobi is the most developed city in East Africa. Experiencing racism in an African country where 95% of the population are Africans is quite rare. There are so many things to do in this beautiful city ? You can visit the ever famed Giraffe Manor in Karen where you can have breakfast and lunch with tall spotted Giraffes. You can also proceed to the Giraffe Centre where you can proceed to feed them. There’s the Bomas of Kenya. Here you can learn about all the tribes of Kenya! If you want to know more history, you can go to the National Museum of Kenya ??There are so many amazing restaurants for local cuisine such as Nyama Mama and K1 clubhouse. If you want seafood go to Ocean Basket. If you want an assorted range of food go to Java and Artcaffe. For relaxing walks and feeling one with nature there are two large forests to go to knaown as the Arboretum Forest and the Karura Forest. If you want to take your kids to a theme park, you can go to Luna Park. If you’d like to go shopping for traditional cultural items, head over to the nearest Masai Market.
Nairobi is the capital of Kenya ??.
Let’s be honest it is not safe at night for foreign people alone. Still if you are with a local you will be fine at night.
During the day, you can do a lot of things like the Nairobi national park, the giraffe center, elephants orphanage, the village Maasaï, Nairobi museum.
There is a restaurant named Carnivore that is a buffet with a lot of meat. Over there you can eat over 10 meats like crocodile, ox balls, ostrich and more. You can eat as much as you want!
From Nairobi you can also do a day trip to Hell’s gate, it’s kind of a canyon that you can discover by bike and see some animals like zebras, giraffe.
From Nairobi you can book many Safaris, you can easily flight to other city in Kenya, you can take over night bus or the new train to go to Mombasa.
Mombasa is a nice city on the Kenya coast.
The nightlife in Nairobi is epic. There is tonnes of things to do and they last till the early morning. You could start prepping with a nice dinner then head out for drinks and then later head to the club. DJ’s don’t play and between great drinks, great atmosphere and great music you will definitely have a great time. Be careful though with your stuff depending on which section of Nairobi you are in. It’s mostly safe but as with most metropolitan cities it is better to be careful.
There’s so much to do in Nairobi and in neighboring towns. Take a drive to a game range or to a camping lake within a few hours of Nairobi. Head over to Giraffe Center for some photo ops, if you don’t have time for the game range go to the animal Orphanage instead. Things to do are endless. Stop by one of the many ‘vibandas’ in the City Market area for fresh meat. Make sure you buy souvenirs also. If you are interested in getting on a ‘matatu’ as seen on Parts Unknown make your way to a matatu stop and get on.
Just make sure you have a good time and drink a Tusker.
I had a lot of fun in Nairobi and the nightlife was good. I was there solo and stayed in Milimani Backpackers $15usd/night first then upon my return from going to the Massai Mara game drive I stayed at Meltonia Suites for $60usd/night. If interested in the safari you can book it directly through the hostel I believe I paid 250-300 for a 2-day 1-night trip (This was for 3 people). I got around on a Matatu, a privately owned shared taxi. The local way of getting around is hopping on a Matatu for as cheap as 30 KES ($ .33). My first evening I went Westgate Mall and listened to live jazz music. Some other places I hit up were Jays and Brew Bistro which kept me out until the early mornings. Nothing but great vibes every place a chilled at. Whatever you’re trying to get into they have! QB
Kenya has a special place in my heart. I was able to travel to Kenya for 3 weeks. While there I worked with local Kenyans, providing behavior therapy services. Of course on the weekends, I was able to partake in fun things. One specific recommendation is to travel to Masai Mara. I stayed at the Sarova Mara Game Camp. I spent a few days on safari, observing the giraffes, cheetahs, elephants and so much more! While at Sarova Mara I was able to even see animals in my front yard. It was amazing and I recommend it!
While in Nairobi, we stayed at the one and only Giraffe Manor. We were lucky to even get reservations here especially since we booked one week before our actual trip. The service here was just outstanding. There is a driver on site that will take you just about anywhere you need to go. Also included was breakfast and tea with giraffes, unlimited food and drinks, as well as the cutest boutique rooms. I highly recommend booking in advance.
For more information, see link below:
https://www.thesafaricollection.com/properties/giraffe-manor/
Being my first time in Nairobi was definitely an adventure. “ Going in to town “ is definitely an experience to be had . While traveling through the streets and navigating may be a bit overwhelming they do have Uber . If you’re looking for an more authentic experience give a tuk-tuk a try.
Nairobi is a great city with so much to do. Safari Bar is a good starting place for food and drinks. I stayed by YMCA hostels at the University for Nairobi, which was so cheap ( about$25/ night). Always wise to carry your Yellow Fever card when arriving at Jomo Kenyatta international airport
Jambo !!The best country to visit form the wildlife safaris to the white sands beaches and incredible scenic views of the sunsets/rises. The experience of local food from diverse community should definitely be on your list!! The Kenyans are very hospitable people.
Kenya has something for everyone. From the white sandy beaches in the east to the Lake Victoria in the west, there’s adventure everywhere. Go skydiving in Diani, Zip Lining in Tana River, Rock climbing in Hell’s Gate (Rift Valley), White-water rafting in Sagana and Tana River, Paragliding in the Rift Valley or Bungee Jump in Sagana.
If you want something more chill and romantic, camp (or glamp) in the Maasai Mara. If camping isn’t for you, there’s beautiful hotels right inside the Game reserve where you can have safari’s arranged to see the Big 5 (Lion, Rhino, Leopard, Buffalo and Elephant).
The coastal city and towns are a mix of party and relaxation. With white sandy beaches, you can relax by the beach, or see the historical ruins and the old town of Mombasa which has a section declared a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Looking to party, Nairobi is alive every day of the week, with pubs, clubs, lounges, concerts, jam sessions – there’s always somewhere to go in the evening. Kenya has something fun for everyone to do and is a great destination for groups, couples or families.
Nairobi scared me at first. Riding through the low income part of town really hurt my heart for the way some of the ppl were living. Outside of that, it is really beautiful! My first hotel was Dusit D2! It was AMAZING. We stayed there for 2 nights and really enjoyed it… the decor was chic and upscale, and very safe… they scan all bags that come through the door(like TSA). And did I mention it was a great price point? The next hotel was Giraffe Manor… one word, WOW! Small intimate 12 room hotel. It was very pricey ($1200-$2800), but well worth it. It can go even higher if you get the larger rooms. Best to stay in a room where u can feed the giraffes from your bedroom and not necessarily the luxury tents. If the price point is a bit much for you… you can do lunch at the restaurant but they are typically at capacity. Also, he only downside to that is you may not get to see the giraffes up close. If you do tea you should see them though. For both options it is about $50-$70 USD. iowever, If you can budget for a stay there… even if it’s just one night… do it! You will not be disappointed!
Nairobi is a wonderful city a mix of the western world and Africa. Nairobi is home to the biggest slum in Africa name Kibera. If you are in Nairobi it’s something you need to experience. For backpackers There aren’t to many hostels in Nairobi to choose from. While in Nairobi I stayed in the Westlands which was a perfect location and safe. I enjoyed Nairobi and can’t wait to be back.
I had the opportunity to live in Nairobi, Kenya for two years. What i can say is there is PLENTY to do. Nairobi offers and caters to every budget. This is one thing i love about the city. You can have high end places to visit as well as incredible low budget.
There’s not much “safari” in Nairobi itself however and one must go out of the city. It is a very busy city therefore very low relaxation.
1. Food – Dusit “soi” — Brew Bistro Westlands Brunch — Artcaffe any of them — J’s Kitchen Westlands
2. Always stay in Westland area – far from the airport but closest to everything
3. Local african food – Contrary to trip advisor as a West African i can give credible recommendation to visit “The Manor 540” and order the grilled full fish – it will be the highlight of your holiday.
4. Nightlife – I liked B club and BrewBistro Westlands – both chic and have great music. I really like Bacchas which is outside BrewBistro (theres actually many clubs on that street) however it is considered low budget – it plays the best rnb hiphop dancehall.
5. Adventure – people always rush to visit the national park – i definitely do not recommend it if you are short in time. waste of time because you will barely see much. i would recommend the giraffe center — The forest for ziplining — hells gate —
I would recommend visiting Nairobi October – February when the weather is nice and warmer compared the “Kenyan winter”.
Again — I am very open to questions – please do not hesitate to reply to this post or message me on my instagram @haddymax :)
Nairobi is the second city in Africa that I have visited (the first was Dar es Salaam in Tanzania). Nairobi really impressed me so much so that after I visited for the first time in March, I planned a second trip only a few short months later post- graduation in July. There are not many places that I would move to outside of the US but Nairobi is one of them- I would love to be an expat here. It is extremely metropolitan with tons of amazing restaurants, bars, etc. The food in this city is amazing- everything from restaurants with exotic game to ethiopian, pizza, and more traditional African restaurants. There is a restaurant called the Talisman that is AMAZING- this is a must for everyone traveling to Nairobi. Talisman is technically a “gastropub” but they have a great mix of different types of food- everything from sushi to lamb stews to burgers. Everything I tried here was amazing and their cocktails are great too. The restaurant also has a great decor with both indoor and outdoor seating. Some of my other favorite restaurants in Nairobi were Habesha (for Ethiopian), Carnivore (for a fancier meal, Brazilian steak house), and Hashmi BBQ (grilled meats, etc). My favorite bar in Nairobi was a place called the Alchemist Bar that has a really cool outdoor vibe and also has food trucks on various nights of the week- surprisingly the food here was quite good as well. The burgers at the food truck are known to be some of the best in Nairobi- definitely a good vibe with a cocktail in hand and a great DJ spinning. Make sure to check out Any Giving Thursdays where they have Mixed Master Lenny as the DJ.
Going on a safari is a must! The Massai Mara national park is the most popular . I went in mid August and had the opportunity to see pretty much all of the animals because it was during the migration time. A part of the 3 day safari was a visit to a Massai village. This was a great experience and if you have the opportunity to visit village you absolutely should. Other things to do in Nairobi is the Giraffe center where you can get up close and personal with the giraffes . You should also visit the Massai market in Nairobi to get some great souvenirs .
I’m a regular visitor of Nairobi. Thus far, my most adventurous escape has been going to Masaai Mara. You can do a safari and stay on a resort within Masaai Mara. This adventure was worth every single cent. I always tell people to try experience it at least once in their life.
My favorite thing about Nairobi is the array of restutarants and the nightlife; so many options! There is just about anything for everyone.. live bands, salsa, clubs, an art scene, there’s lots to choose from.
Do note Nairobi can be a bit pricey. Uber is a good option for transportation instead of taxis which can be quite costly.
For fish lovers, you MUST check out Manor540 Restaurant on Muthangari Rd.!